Hello everyone!
I've just discovered that my parenting style is AP. My daughter, Amy is nearly 3 months. Even before she was born, I spent lot and lot of time learning about how to get a baby sleep through the night. But once she is here, everything I've read is out of the window. After receving lots of advice from my mother, health visitors and my brother (who doesn't has children) plus those theory from sleep training gurus, I was well confused. I let my baby cry when she was just older than 2 months (one of the health visitors suggested) after I consulted her that Amy wouldn't sleep in a moses basket. Then another health visitor said she is too young. Not to mention other advice about breastfeeing, bottlefeeding, daily routine...blah blah blah. Eventually, I decided to follow the greatest gift nature give me. That is mother instinct. So, I've ditched CIO and started co sleeping with my baby. It is the best thing ever. Three of us wake up together happily. I can't use a sling because of my back problem. But I cuddle and kiss her all day. I guess that's why she is such a happy little angel - always smiles. Then one day, I stumbled acroos AP on the Internet and realised I'm doing almost everything AP style is. Also I'm so happy to know that many people are doing the same thing with me. Those sleep training books kinda make me feel bad.
I know it's a long way to go but I'm so happy to discover AP and this forum. I hope to exchange experience with other AP parents.
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